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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,171 cc

LX54 YWHMOT history

LX54 YWH is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 62,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

LX54 YWH grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
62,378 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 YWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 YWH was last recorded at 62,378 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 1,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2016: 47,390 miles, lower than 48,810 miles on 21 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,069 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,309 miles
Average per year
2,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,378 miles
  • 2024 – 61,069 miles
  • 2023 – 59,417 miles
  • 2022 – 57,566 miles
  • 2021 – 56,359 miles
  • 2020 – 54,923 miles
  • 2019 – 53,102 miles
  • 2018 – 51,100 miles
  • 2017 – 49,245 miles
  • 2016 – 47,390 miles
  • 2015 – 42,590 miles
  • 2014 – 38,367 miles
  • 2013 – 35,217 miles
  • 2012 – 31,602 miles
  • 2010 – 28,232 miles
  • 2009 – 24,341 miles
  • 2007 – 14,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect & seepage.X2 both sides worn/weak.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 front & x2 rear.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both sides deterioated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,378 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    62,378 miles
    Test number
    251980682724
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect & seepage.X2 both sides worn/weak.

  2. Fail62,378 miles (+1,309)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,378 miles
    Test number
    418916933233
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to hose being deteriorated. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour X2 white light. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 both sides. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect & seepage.X2 both sides worn/weak.

  3. Pass61,069 miles (+1,652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    154510793214
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured x2 front & x2 rear. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both sides deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect X2 both sides shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect worn/weak. (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass59,417 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,417 miles
    Test number
    608766550816
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 front & x2 rear. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both sides deterioated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers worn (split @ ends).
    • AdvisoryRear X2 both sides shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect worn/weak.

  5. Fail59,417 miles (+1,851)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,417 miles
    Test number
    305047599466
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre fitted the wrong way around (repaired). (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing X1 wheel bolt missing (repaired). (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 front & x2 rear. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both sides deterioated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers worn (split @ ends).
    • AdvisoryRear X2 both sides shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect worn/weak.

  6. Pass57,566 miles (+1,207)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,566 miles
    Test number
    942082553929
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 front & x2 rear. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 both sides deterioated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on wear indicators + cut/damage to sidewall/tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre @cords soon on inner edges. 205/55/ZR16 91W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect worn/weak. (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass56,359 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    280902602519
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 front & x2 rear. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing/deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both sides wearing low on edges O/s/f x1 nail +@ cords soon. 205/55/ZR16 91W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both sides tyres 10 yrs old (2011) + wearing edges/perishing/cracking and o/s/r on wear indicators. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail56,358 miles (+1,435)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    250002415713
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 front & x2 rear. (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 both sides perishing/deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both sides wearing low on edges O/s/f x1 nail +@ cords soon. 205/55/ZR16 91W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s/r very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both sides tyres 10 yrs old (2011) + wearing edges/perishing/cracking and o/s/r on wear indicators. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass54,923 miles (+1,821)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,923 miles
    Test number
    866409324154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,102 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,102 miles
    Test number
    969410803923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,100 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    866868306346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail51,100 miles (+1,855)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    903429466720
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass49,245 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    49,245 miles
    Test number
    655358186625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,390 miles (-1,420)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,390 miles
    Test number
    601707006863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    736957027776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,810 miles (+6,220)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    242402926078
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,590 miles (+4,223)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,590 miles
    Test number
    798672905065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,367 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,367 miles
    Test number
    586334504040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,217 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,217 miles
    Test number
    845422703001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,602 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,602 miles
    Test number
    245813602065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,232 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,232 miles
    Test number
    360864440395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,341 miles
    Test number
    523964569357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail24,341 miles (+4,922)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,341 miles
    Test number
    381347859394
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail19,419 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,419 miles
    Test number
    393062009084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass19,419 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,419 miles
    Test number
    790032809044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,194 miles
    Test number
    323076317312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 YWH

Does LX54 YWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 YWH is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX54 YWH?
The MOT on LX54 YWH is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 YWH done?
LX54 YWH was recorded at 62,378 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 2,657 miles a year.
Has LX54 YWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 YWH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX54 YWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 YWH find?
LX54 YWH passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 both sides.; front drive belt worn, but not excessively; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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